Locations
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Itinerary |
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Date |
Ports of Call |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Activity |
Sun 13 - Feb 2022 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
- |
3:30 PM |
Boarding |
Mon 14 - Feb 2022 |
Nassau, Bahamas |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Docked |
Tue 15 - Feb 2022 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
- |
Wed 16 - Feb 2022 |
Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico |
10:30 AM |
6:30 PM |
Docked |
Thu 17 - Feb 2022 |
Cozumel, Mexico |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Docked |
Fri 18 - Feb 2022 |
George Town, Grand Cayman |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Tendered |
Sat 19 - Feb 2022 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
- |
Sun 20 - Feb 2022 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00 AM |
- |
Departure |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
If you arrive early there are lots of fun things to do in this tropical city. Fort Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm tropical weather attracts many people throughout the year. For sun-worshippers, the city has six miles of beaches.
Go fishing, take one of many sightseeing cruises of the harbor, ocean, or wetlands. Tour a museum, see a butterfly farm, or ride a rolle
Nassau, Bahamas
Bustling markets and placid beaches are like the yin and yang of this capital of The Bahamas. The Nassau Straw Market, three blocks from the port, presents a riot of vendors, shoppers, and pirates, while the broad white beaches, minutes from town, feature sun-kissed sands, turquoise waters, and coral reefs. In between, there are activities to suit the whole family—observing sharks, swimming with dolphins, plunging down water slides.
Costa Maya, Mexico
Costa Maya boasts beautiful beaches on the Caribbean Sea, which is ideal for divers and snorkelers alike who enjoy exploring the beautiful Banco Chinchorro coral reef that lies just off the coast. History buffs will surely love exploring the lesser-known Mayan ruins, Cacchoben and Kohunlich; meanwhile there's something for everyone at the new shopping mall, which, while great for shopping, also features a central plaza with saltwater pools and 'swim-up' bars.
Cozumel, Mexico
Enjoy snorkeling and diving in warm 80-degree waters with unparalleled reefs full of sealife. Visit the ancient ruins of San Gervasio, or peruse authentic Mexican leather, clothing, crafts and other wares at local markets.
George Town, Grand Cayman
At 28 miles long, Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, lying between Cuba and Jamaica. Its warm climate, low rainfall and tranquil waters make it an ideal destination for sun-seekers and divers. The flora and fauna of the Cayman Islands are surprisingly diverse and include the spectacular Cayman blue iguana. The premier attraction on Grand Cayman is Seven Mile Beach... white as snow, soft as talc. Name your game and you’ll find it here: snorkeling, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, submarining, sightseeing, or shopping. Don’t miss Sting Ray City, one of the sites that has made this place such a popular destination. In George Town, retail therapy is value for the money with duty-free bargains on crystal, perfume, and jewelry fashioned of silver and prized pink coral.
The Ship: Celebrity EdgeSM
Celebrity EdgeSM marks a turning point in approach to ship design. From the incredible new Magic Carpet to the private plunge pools in the new 2-story Edge Villas, this ship design is the most unique at sea. The outward facing design breaks from traditional ship design in dramatic style.
Ffeel more connected with the sea and the places you’ll visit while relaxing in a variety of spaces ranging from the Edge Staterooms with Infinite VerandasSM, to the re-imagined, terraced pool deck that offers even greater views of the destinations and shimmer of the ocean.
Ship Features:
Rooftop Garden: The Rooftop Garden is full of unexpected pleasures day and night. Find a cozy chair, sink in, and get lost in a good book. Sip a refreshing cocktail as you gaze out over the open ocean. Satisfy your cravings with gourmet burgers, brisket, and BBQ at the Rooftop Garden Grill. Drift away to the rhythm of live musical performances coming down to you from treetop sculptures. Get caught up in a friendly game of giant chess with fellow vacationers.
Pool Deck: Designed by Tom Wright, the Celebrity Edge main pool and surrounding areas showcase the terraced Pool Deck—a stunning asymmetrical space that makes ocean views and landscapes the focal point.
At the center of this space is a 25-yard lap pool, the largest in our fleet, featuring in-pool loungers. Positioned magnificently above the Pool Bar is an oversized and ever-changing mirror installation. Along with unique tree sculptures that add an air of whimsy, it’s part of a remarkable poolside gallery that sets this space apart from any other at sea.
Another attention-grabbing addition to the pool deck—and another first for Celebrity—are two striking, two-story martini hot tubs, that take unwinding at sea to new heights.
Private Cabanas: Just off the pool deck are the outward-facing, private cabanas. Spacious (165 square feet) and airy (more than 18 feet high), these luxurious coves invite you to climb in and get lost in the plush seating and incredible views of the sea. At night, ambient lighting turns the cabanas into intimate spaces perfect for enjoying cocktails and the moonlight glimmering off the ocean.
The Solarium: The Solarium now features a three-dimensional art wall that represents the beautiful colors and movement of the ocean. It’s the perfect complement to the serene atmosphere where you can restore both your tan and your sanity.
A Taste of Film: Catch a movie at A Taste of Film for an interactive fusion of food and film. Dance the night away as a live band plays your favorite songs. Or just lie back on a comfy lounger and gaze up at the sea of stars above you as you glide over the sea below.
The Magic Carpet: The Magic Carpet is designed with comfortable seating, a full bar, and space for live music performances. Depending on the positioning, its mood and function changes—providing exciting new venues, incredible visual perspectives, and a distinct experience on every deck it visits.
At the very top of the ship, the Magic Carpet becomes an extraordinary venue high in the sky where mouthwatering experiences such as Dinner on the Edge are hosted. Down to Deck 14, the Magic Carpet becomes a stunning extension of the main pool area, while on Deck 5, it serves as an unforgettable, open-air dining experience. Then at the bottom on Deck 2, the Magic Carpet becomes an extension of modern luxury at The Destination Gateway.
Eden: Eden, like so many aspects of Celebrity Edge, represents another revolution in modern luxury travel. It’s a space where nature is so present, it is “a room that lives.” It’s an experience so multi-faceted and innovative, you won’t find anything else like it at sea. No two visits to Eden are ever the same.



Veranda Stateroom
Spacious staterooms located throughout the ship, each with its own private veranda.
Oceanview Stateroom
Window staterooms with a sitting area where you can kick back and relax after a day that has been as busy or easy as you want.
Interior Stateroom
Staterooms with ample living space, including a flat screen TV.
Photos and renderings of guestrooms are representative of the general design and view of the rooms.
The exact layout and view in any of the guestroom photos are not guaranteed.
We have a block of cabins for seminar participants.
Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
Cruises sell out early
Travel Arrangements
To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through NWAS. We have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.
Reservations
Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit of $500 per cabin. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent. Due to the number of details needed to complete cruise cabin booking accurately, a cabin will not be booked for you until you have spoken with one of our cruise agents via phone or via direct email correspondence. Please contact our office at 1-800-222-6927 or 1-509-547-7065 to complete your cruise reservation.
Discounted Fares
We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise! See reservation form for details. ALWAYS CALL US BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE: (800) 222-6927
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the anesthesia specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider in reviewing, updating, and/or expanding knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.
Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.
Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.
Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.
Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.
Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.
Topics in Anesthesia 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise February 13-20, 2022 |
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Sunday, February 13 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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1530 | Ship Sails (subject to change) | |||
Monday, February 14 - Nassau, Bahamas - Day Open |
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Tuesday, February 15 - At Sea |
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0630 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-In | |||
0655 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0700 | Noncardiac Surgery I: Preop Clearance Is Not So Clear | M.Murphy | ||
0800 | Breakfast Break | |||
0915 | Noncardiac Surgery II: What Do You Mean the Patient Had an MI? T2MI to MINS | M.Murphy | ||
1015 | Noncardiac Surgery III: Why Is the Anesthesia Service Expected to Place a Magnet on a CIED? | M.Murphy | ||
1115 | Positioning Injuries: Risk and Responsibilities | M.Murphy | ||
1215 | Lunch Break (on your own) | |||
1315 | Evaluation of the Difficult Pediatric Airway | G.Crosland | ||
1415 | Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway | G.Crosland | ||
1515 | Break | |||
1530 | Tonsillectomy: Myths and Current Controversies | G.Crosland | ||
1630 | Dental Anesthesia for the Special Needs Patient | G.Crosland | ||
1730 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, February 16 - Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico - Afternoon Open |
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0645 | Registration | |||
0700 | Anesthesia for Care of Major Burns | G.Crosland | ||
0800 | Breakfast Break | |||
0900 | Ketamine: Multiple Uses for an Old Friend | G.Crosland | ||
1000 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, February 17 - Cozumel, Mexico - Day Open |
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Friday, February 18 - George Town, Grand Cayman - Afternoon Open |
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0645 | Registration | |||
0700 | COVID: What Did We Learn? | M.Murphy | ||
0800 | Breakfast Break | |||
0900 | Risk Management I: The Clinical Minefields Where You Work | M.Murphy | ||
1000 | Adjourn | |||
Saturday, February 19 - At Sea |
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0845 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-In | |||
0900 | Medical Ethics: The Four Cornerstones | G.Crosland | ||
1000 | Neurological Risks of Anesthesia in Pediatrics | G.Crosland | ||
1100 | Risk Management II: Ethics and Morals - Case Discussions | M.Murphy | ||
1200 | Risk Management III: The Answer Is Outcomes and Money - What Is Your Question? | M.Murphy | ||
1300 | Lunch | |||
1400 | Providing Pediatric Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room | G.Crosland | ||
1500 | 50 Tricks Not in the Book | G.Crosland | ||
1600 | Wellness and Burnout in Healthcare: Time to Do Something | M.Murphy | ||
1700 | Are There Healthcare Wellness Solutions? | M.Murphy | ||
1800 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE Pharmacology Hours TBD† |
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Rev. 5/26/22 |
FACULTY
J. Grady Crosland, MD, MAR
Adjunct Professor of Department of Anesthesiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
Mark T. Murphy, MD
MSN Education, LLC
St Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars
Pasco, Washington
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Anesthesiology: CME credit will be sent directly to The American Board of Anesthesiology to fulfill the Part 2 requirement for the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®).
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1040843; Expiration Date 2/19/2022.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 4833), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Pasco, Washington
SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES
Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
$100 December 15, 2021 to January 14, 2022. No refund after January 14, 2022; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another Northwest Anesthesia Seminars program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be in writing.
CRUISE CANCELLATION
Penalties apply for cancellation of the cruise for any reason. We strongly recommend purchase of the cancellation insurance. Ask us for details. Please be aware that premiums paid for insurance are non-refundable.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 60 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable cruise fare, airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). Once you have enough points to cover a full tuition they can be redeemed for tuition (no cash value). A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS! FAP is an especially valuable bonus when you book your cruises through NWAS. Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% of net cruise fare credit toward future tuition!. Click here for more information.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.
Airfare available through Going Places. Be sure to mention Northwest Anesthesia Seminars when booking. Contact Kellee Gray: Phone number: (858) 456-7962 - Email: kellee@goingplacestravel.net
REGISTER EARLY
We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.